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Theater Arts in Virginia

Theater Arts Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Theater Arts Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 6,720 people employed in jobs related to a Theater degree, compared to 297,000 nationwide.

Theater Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Theater Arts Jobs in Virginia

Theater grads earn an average of $80,011 in the state and $109,433 nationwide.

Theater Arts Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer Theater degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,267 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 61%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $33,157 a year.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,499 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 41% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,917 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Theater Arts Careers in VA

Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Producers and Directors $90,515
Talent Directors $73,937
Media Technical Directors/Managers $65,049
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other $51,873
Media Programming Directors $90,799
Actors $45,006

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Film & Video Production 9,544
Film Studies 5,777
Art History 3,557
Art Education 1,860
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Entertainment & Media Management 432
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 220

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